Category Archives: weapon

Is she a model, or real?

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Oleg Volk

At the time this photo was taken, the model has never fired a gun. The image is ok, but not amazing. As we worked with long guns, cross eye dominance was discovered. A good quality red dot sight, like the … Continue reading →

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Angel Kim

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Girls like fine metalwork, it’s true. Engraved Smith&Wesson M27, I think.

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FN FS2000, Sig P210

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Sometimes, all kinds of oddities turn up at the local gun store. They specialize in defensive guns. The people are knowledgeable — one owns a private museum of US military arms — and very helpful.

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MM10X rifle: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Oleg Volk

An early look at the next best thing in 7.62×39

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A short but satisfying range trip

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Earlier today, I ventured out to put a few rounds through a Guncrafter Industries Model No.4 — a .50GI longslide. The full review is slated for publication in American Shooting Journal. In sum: it’s pretty nice luxury to have. Combined … Continue reading →

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Rock found. Looking for Goliath.

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Oleg Volk

At ten months of age, my friends’ son is already contemplating ballistic trajectories for rocks. Professor De La Paz approves.

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Ithaca M37 Riot Shotgun Rides Again: new on AllOutdoor

Posted on February 28, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Ithaca brings the charismatic classic back

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Beretta Centurion and red dress

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Some of my firearms industry partners are more flamboyant than others. This lady co-owns a custom rifle company. Her husband did the cerakote work on the pistol.

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One of my models with her carry pistol

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Full-size 9mm STI with which she also competes. BTW, she’s looking for a job or freelance work either in Mesa, AZ area or by remote.  In her own words: Business analysis is my primary job, I’ve had a focus on … Continue reading →

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The main reason I like M&P pistols

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Oleg Volk

They fit hands large and small. Steve Fisher of Sentinel Concepts. His hand is just a little bigger than that of the learner Sophie. Both were able to use the same M&P pistol during the class. Note, the photo below … Continue reading →

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Traditional American response to unbidden guests

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Oleg Volk

And don’t forget the extra ammunition!

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Country, not serf

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Oleg Volk
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Blue headscarf

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Синий платочек 🙂

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Published in Serbia

Posted on February 13, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Several of my M249 photos just got published in Kalibar.

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ASJ Cover Article: The Mighty Mite

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Oleg Volk

All about Alexis.

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Three feet and five inches.

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Swords have been around since 1600BCE. Pistols, including revolvers, since the early 1500s. Government efforts to restrict their use to the “right people” go back about as far. The “right people” are typically the members of the party in power. … Continue reading →

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Long-range magic wand

Posted on February 6, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Half-MOA killing curse.

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My definition of “civilized”

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Acting civilized: doing right by others even in the absence of negative consequences for doing wrong. For example, not raping just because you can get away with it. Not littering. Not stealing. By my definition, every country has some civilized … Continue reading →

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One shotgun, two barrels

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Oleg Volk

American Tactical imports TAC SX2 shotgun. They offer it as a set with two barrels, a 28″ tube with chokes for bird hunting and an 18.5″ cylinder bore for in-house disputes with unbidden guests. In the near future, I will … Continue reading →

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On fighting against a crowd.

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Oleg Volk

Recently, a friend told me that pulling on pistol to fend off a gang of rapists — such as those in Cologne, Germany — would have lead to a stampede endangering multitudes. Defensive ammunition is unlikely to penetrate more than … Continue reading →

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